STAY-C for Feed Global Market Report 2024

The stay-c for feed market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.02 billion in 2023 to $4.39 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to factors such as concerns about livestock health, increased emphasis on regulatory compliance, a rise in meat consumption, a focus on feed efficiency, and occurrences of disease outbreaks in the livestock industry.

The stay-c for feed market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.98 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to an increasing focus on antibiotic alternatives, a growing consumer demand for quality meat, concerns about environmental sustainability, the adoption of precision livestock farming practices, and the formation of strategic alliances in the livestock industry. Major trends expected in the forecast period include technological advancements in feed additives, an uptick in research and development activities, the implementation of blockchain for traceability in the feed supply chain, the use of plant-based additives, and the digitalization of feed management processes.

The anticipated surge in the demand for meat and poultry products is poised to drive the growth of the STAY-C for feed market in the future. Meat, encompassing animal flesh from fish, fowl, and poultry, necessitates STAY-C for maintaining feed health and collagen production, supporting muscles, vascular tissues, bones, and cartilage. Notably, pork meat consumption increased from 106.279 million tons in 2020 to 108.775 million tons in 2021, as reported by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Additionally, Canada's National Statistical Agency highlighted a 14.9% rise in poultry meat sales to $3.7 billion in 2021, and egg production in Canada saw a 1.1% increase to 848.2 million dozen eggs in the same year. Consequently, the escalating demand for meat and poultry products is a key driver propelling the growth of the STAY-C for feed market.

The escalating number of diseases in animals is expected to contribute to the growth of the STAY-C for feed market. Animal diseases, representing the clinical or pathological effects of infections, necessitate the benefits of STAY-C for wound healing, immunity, and disease resistance. For example, a report from the Welsh Government revealed 665 new Tuberculosis cases in herds in 2023, marking an 8.5% increase from the previous year. Additionally, there was a 64% rise in zoonotic cases in Africa, according to an article from the World Health Organization in July 2022. Hence, the increasing incidence of diseases in animals serves as a driving force for the growth of the STAY-C for feed market.

The upward trajectory in livestock production is poised to propel the growth of the STAY-C for feed market in the foreseeable future. Livestock, encompassing domesticated animals for various uses, relies on STAY-C as a feed additive to support overall health, growth, and well-being. Cornell University reported that the United States produced a total of 86.3 billion pounds of cattle, calves, hogs, and pigs in 2022, a slight increase over the previous year. Therefore, the burgeoning livestock production is a significant driver fueling the STAY-C for feed market.

Major companies in the STAY-C for feed market are prioritizing product innovations, including incorporating essential oils into chicken feed such as Nutrena NatureWise, to better cater to the needs of their consumers. Essential oils in chicken feed offer diverse health benefits and promote overall well-being. An example is Cargill Inc.'s enhancement of Nutrena NatureWise in October 2021, incorporating natural essential oils to improve egg production, weight, and size while enhancing feed palatability. NatureWise feeds also include a patented component blend called FlockShield that boosts immunity and promotes gut health.

In May 2023, the merger of Firmenich International SA, a Switzerland-based fragrance and flavor company, and DSM resulted in the formation of DSM-Firmenich AG. This merger aims to establish a premier innovation partner in nutrition, health, and beauty. DSM-Firmenich is expected to lead in reinventing and manufacturing essential nutrients, flavors, and perfumes, leveraging its extensive team and capabilities based on over a century of advanced science. DSM, a Netherlands-based company, is a leading manufacturer of industrial chemicals, including STAY-C for feed, and components for food, medicine, and cosmetics.

Major companies operating in the stay-c for feed market report are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, Evonik Industries AG, CP Group, Solvay Group, DSM, Guangdong Haid Group Co Ltd., ForFarmers N.V., Nutreco N.V., Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, New Hope Group, Balchem Corporation, Longxing Chemical Stock Co. Ltd., Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corporation, Plamed Group, Lallemand Inc., Polifar Group, Hugestone Enterprise Co. Ltd., Kangcare Bioindustry Co. Ltd., Shanghai Longyu Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Tianjin YR Chemspec Technology Co. Ltd., Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Hubei Artec Biotechnology Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the STAY-C for feed market in 2023. The regions covered in the stay-c for feed market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the stay-c for feed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary functions of STAY-C for feed can be categorized into single-functioned and multi-functioned. Single-functioned feed pertains to a feedstuff used for a specific purpose, often focused on collagen formation. STAY-C is available in various formulations, including dry, liquid, and others, catering to the nutritional needs of swine, ruminants, poultry, aquatic animals, and other species.

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The STAY-C for feed market consists of sales of animal nutrition solutions including single ingredients, organic acids, proprietary feed additives, feed supplements, L-ascorbic acid and antioxidants. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.


The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.